Bihar Cabinet gives nod to Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
Policy to promote renewable energy, reduce dependence on imports of natural gas, & reduce carbon emissions. Policy in line with National Green Hydrogen Mission 2023.
Remembering Sharda Sinha: The Voice of Bihars Chhath Festival
Sharda Sinha, the iconic voice of Bihar, passed away, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with the Chhath festival. Remembering Sharda Sinha: The Voice of Bihars Chhath Festival
DA case: EOU raids transport dept officials premises
Girl dies, three kids hurt as govt school staircase collapses in Khagaria
Govt works on eco-tourism development at natural sites
Sonia's 'traitor' remark on Nitish draws flak from JD-U
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi reportedly called former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar a raitor during a CWC meeting, drawing sharp criticism from JD(U) leaders. Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Lalan and JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha condemned the remarks, highlighting Kumar's role in the INDIA bloc's formation and his popularity among the people.
HC quashes salary cut of regularised daily wager
Lalit Singh Defends Nitish Kumar, Criticizes Congress Leadership
Union Minister Lalit Singh defends Bihars Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, condemning Congress and Sonia Gandhis remarks during a recent meeting. Lalit Singh Defends Nitish Kumar, Criticizes Congress Leadership
Social media post brings missing man back to Madhubani
Cabinet clears green hydrogen policy, sanctions Rs 62 cr for police vehicles
India weather forecast for October 1: Several states are likely to see rain during the first week of October, with the northeast, east, west and south peninsular regions facing repeated spells. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds are also forecast in parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Bihar and the Northeast.
Deepak Kumar moves out of CMO, gets BSDMA post
Four held after harassment of man, woman video goes viral in Gaya
700 model schools inspected across Bihar
Stranded Gaya-bound pilgrims protest at Kaimur check post over server outage
JD(U) hits back at Sonias remark on Nitish, INDIA bloc
DA case: EOU searches Ara, Patna premises of transport dept official; Rs 3 lakh cash recovered
PMC collects over Rs 3 crore in property tax on last penalty-free day
CM surveys flood-hit north Bihar, asks officials to speed up relief
Jamui ZP chief, husband named in govt land grab case by EOU
NDA constituents chalk out joint strategy for MLC polls
Govt launches haemophilia scheme, sets aside Rs 26 crore
INDIA bloc reiterates CEC's resignation demand, DMK assures support in Parliament
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) After the meeting of the INDIA bloc on Wednesday, the opposition parties reiterated their demand for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) referred to the alliance as political opportunism. The DMK, which had left the alliance due to its differences with the Congress, assured support to the impeachment motion against the CEC in the Parliament. Speaking to reporters following the meeting of the INDIA bloc, Congress MP KC Venugopal reiterated his allegation that the Election Commission is otally working for BJP, which is why, he said, the party is protecting the poll panel. Samajwadi Party MP Pushpendra Saroj said that the INDIA bloc parties have agreed that democracy is being undermined today. He also alleged that the Election Commission has been pressurised by the BJP and claimed that if the current CEC continues, free and fair elections won't be possible. Speaking to IANS, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav said: We have all come together to save democracy. We will fight to protect democracy, whether in Parliament, on the streets, or in court. The conspirators are plotting one conspiracy after another against the democracy, and they will not be spared. One Gyanesh Kumar will go, and another Gyanesh Kumar specimen will come. The people of the country will have to remove the BJP. We have to save the Constitution of the country and save democracy, he added. While leaving after the meeting of the alliance parties, CPI-M Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas said: It is the responsibility of every citizen to rally behind the demand for Gyanesh Kumar's removal, so that the democracy can be saved. However, DMK Spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan asserted that mere meeting of the INDIA bloc won't lead to Gyanesh Kumar's removal as the CEC. It is the Parliament where it needs to be done (impeachment motion)...when the issue comes up before the House we will stand up against the CEC. Just by not attending the meeting, does not mean that we will backtrack on issues concerning the country, he told IANS. Similarly, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra also said though BJD is not a part of the INDIA bloc, the party sticks to its chief Naveen Patnaik's stance, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Meanwhile, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal accused the INDIA bloc parties of being opportunists. This is not the INDIA bloc; it is an alliance of political opportunism among those who desire power and whom the people repeatedly reject... So, whether they meet or not has no significance, because the result will ultimately be zero. There is no constructive approach; it is a destructive approach, which has no place in society, he told IANS. BJP leader Shazia Ilmi also said: The INDI Alliance meeting has been quite strange. Some people are there, some are not, some are participating virtually, and some are sending representatives. Now they (Opposition) have problems with the Chief Election Commissioner, earlier they had problems with the EVM and VVPATs, then how do they want elections to be conducted? As far as SIR is concerned, do they want the deceased, duplicate and shifted voters to be retained? It's a strange thing if they don't want electoral rolls to be revised, she added. Echoing similar view, Democratic Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra said: Nothing will come of this because the INDIA bloc has no real unity. Today they say that they are all together, and tomorrow they walk away. Janata Dal-United leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad also remarked that the Opposition alliance has fallen apart into a thousand pieces.
Tensions Rise Over Seat Sharing Between Congress and SP Ahead of UP Assembly Elections
Congress and SP are at odds over seat sharing for the upcoming UP Assembly elections, echoing past conflicts in Bihars Mahagathbandhan. Tensions Rise Over Seat Sharing Between Congress and SP Ahead of UP Assembly Elections
Bihar Cabinet clears 30 proposals, approves Rs 62 crore for water cannons
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 30 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet on Wednesday approved 30 proposals relating to disaster preparedness, green energy, infrastructure, taxation, education and social welfare at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary at the Main Secretariat in Patna. Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved implementing the recommendations in the interim report of the 7th State Finance Commission for the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28. The Cabinet also cleared the purchase of 30 water cannons and 86 Vajra riot-control vehicles for the state police. The Cabinet granted administrative approval for an expenditure of Rs 62 crore for the procurement. In a major push towards clean energy, the Cabinet approved the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy 2026, aimed at attracting private investment and generating employment opportunities in the green hydrogen sector. The government also sanctioned contractual appointments to 35 posts across different categories to support the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum and Memorial Stupa at Vaishali, as well as the Directorate of Museums and the State Museum. The Cabinet approved reducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 1 per cent to zero, a move expected to provide relief to the aviation sector. The Cabinet also approved the creation of 34 officer and staff posts for administrative work at Shaheed Jubba Sahani University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. In another decision, the Cabinet approved the use of the Forward Auction module on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for auctioning disposable items belonging to government departments. The Cabinet approved a major infrastructure initiative to install solar power plants with a combined capacity of 2,585 MW to solarise 2,554 agricultural feeders across Bihar. The Cabinet sanctioned a grant of Rs 2,761.55 crore for the project. The Cabinet also approved the Bihar Legal Metrology (Amendment) Rules, 2026, and revised the estimated cost of a scheme to provide electricity to 21,644 households in 177 settlements in Kaimur and Rohtas districts. The cost of the electrification project has been increased from Rs 117.80 crore to Rs 351.85 crore. The Cabinet approved the selection of suppliers for the Take Home Ration component under the Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 schemes. It also cleared implementation of the scheme under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model for 15 years. Approval was granted for 871 operators to continue working under the Digital Mitra initiative of the Kushal Yuva Programme, which forms part of the Saat Nischay-3 programme. The Cabinet further approved leasing four acres of land at Sabalpur Diyara and Dujra Diyara in Patna to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) for 25 years to develop a cruise terminal. The government also sanctioned Rs 17.28 crore to reimburse expenditure incurred during the organisation of National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 in Madhubani. In another welfare-related decision, the Cabinet approved an advance of Rs 477 crore from the Bihar Contingency Fund to pay honoraria to personnel associated with Anganwadi and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). The Cabinet also cleared the engagement of consultancy services to formulate an Aviation Vision and Policy aimed at accelerating the development of Bihars aviation sector. The decisions are part of a broader package of measures covering energy, infrastructure, agriculture, public administration, social welfare and economic development in the state.
Bihar Mahagathbandhan echo in Oppn
Bihar Mahagathbandhan echo in Oppns UP seat-sharing debates? New Delhi: As Uttar Pradesh gears up for Assembly election early next year, the emerging dispute between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) over seat-sharing somewhat resembles the tensions that surfaced within Bihars Mahagathbandhan during the 2025 state poll. In both cases, the Congress chose to [] The post Bihar Mahagathbandhan echo in Oppns UP seat-sharing debates? appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Seven-year-old schoolgirl dies after school staircase collapses in Bihars Khagaria
Villagers blamed the school headmaster and demanded his arrest for negligence, saying the staircase had been in poor condition for the past two years
Seven-year-old schoolgirl dies after school staircase collapses in Bihars Khagaria
Villagers blamed the school headmaster and demanded his arrest for negligence, saying the staircase had been in poor condition for the past two years
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said that opposition parties have united to save democracy and accused the BJP of staying in power by stealing votes. He called for fresh elections in Bihar and West Bengal, alleging that the polls held in the two states were fraudulent and raising concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. His remarks came after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced a nationwide protest programme, saying that INDIA bloc leaders would hold a Save Democracy March at the district level from October 2 to October 8. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said, To save democracy, we have all united, and whatever sacrifices need to be made, we will make them. We will fight this battle and save the democracy of the country. BJP people want to end it. Gyanesh Kumar is a prime example of this; laws were altered specifically to shield him. The first law that was changed is that no action can be taken against them for lif...
Tejashwi Yadav calls for fresh polls in Bihar and Bengal, accusing BJP
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The Vvaan sparks a unique Chhath craze in theatres as viewers remove footwear and distribute thekua
The Vvaan is creating a unique Chhath fervour inside theatres across Bihar. During screenings, some viewers have been seen removing their footwear as a mark of respect, while women in traditional Chhath attire distribute freshly prepared thekua. The films Chhath sequence, featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra, has struck an emotional chord with audiences. From folded hands to viewers clapping along, these theatre moments show how deeply the festivals rituals and emotions are resonating with audiences.
NDA Gears Up for Bihar Legislative Council Elections, Vows to Contest All Eight Seats Unitedly
The NDA in Bihar is ramping up preparations for the upcoming Legislative Council elections, aiming for a united front across all eight seats. NDA Gears Up for Bihar Legislative Council Elections, Vows to Contest All Eight Seats Unitedly
Ferries, cargo services lined up as Vikramshila Setu closes
DA case: EOU raids transport dept SIs premises
Bihars Legislative Council Elections Heat Up as Prashant Kishor Calls for Accountability
Prashant Kishor emphasizes the need for accountability in Bihars upcoming Legislative Council elections, urging voters to prioritize their future. Bihars Legislative Council Elections Heat Up as Prashant Kishor Calls for Accountability
Giriraj Singh Defends Nitish Kumar Against Sonia Gandhis Criticism
Union Minister Giriraj Singh supports Nitish Kumar, challenging Sonia Gandhis remarks about the former Bihar CM. Giriraj Singh Defends Nitish Kumar Against Sonia Gandhis Criticism
Three-year-old Bihar tigress airlifted to Bengal, release in Buxa on Oct 2
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) A three-year-old tigress from Bihars Valmiki Tiger Reserve was airlifted to Hasimara Air Force Station in north Bengal on Wednesday morning as part of an ambitious effort to restore the tiger population in Buxa Tiger Reserve in the state. The tigress, captured after a week-long search operation, was flown from Gorakhpur airport in a specially designed cage with full medical support. An Indian Air Force helicopter carried the animal to Hasimara, where it landed at around 4:45 am. Forest department officials said a team of nearly 70 tiger rescue personnel had been searching for the tigress in Valmiki Tiger Reserve for several days despite difficult weather conditions. She was finally tranquilised with sleeper darts before dusk on Tuesday. After the capture, the tigress underwent health checks before being transported by road from Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihars Champaran district to Gorakhpur airport, around 125 km away. Following the airlift, two wildlife veterinarians and tiger experts examined her physical parameters for more than an hour at Hasimara. The tigress was then transported by road to Buxa Tiger Reserve, about 37 km from Hasimara. Security arrangements were strengthened along the route, with additional police personnel deployed to ensure a smooth transfer. The animal entered Buxa through the Rajabhatkhawa gate at around 6:45 pm and was taken to a special forest department facility at 25 Miles. She will remain there temporarily before being moved to a 2.2-hectare natural enclosure. Officials said the tigress will be released into the natural enclosure on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav are scheduled to attend the release programme. The relocation is part of a broader initiative to revive the tiger population in Buxa. The reserve has been preparing for the reintroduction programme, with forest authorities making arrangements for the animals acclimatisation and monitoring after its release. The movement of the tigress involved coordination among forest, wildlife and defence authorities.
Bihar DElEd Result 2026 Out: Check 1st
Bihar DElEd Result 2026 is live! Check your 1st and 2nd-year scores, verify pass percentages, and download your marksheet PDF from the official portal. Learn how to apply for revaluation and resolve discrepancies today.
Young couple on bike harassed in Bihars Gaya, amid a spate of such incidents
The incident, which took place near Sherghati police station in Gaya district, is the latest in a spate of such cases reported from Jamui, Samastipur, Banka, Kishanganj and Begusarai districts of Bihar
Gandak floods Bihars West Champaran as three embankments breach, creates panic among residents
The Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Sone rivers are in spate, with rising water levels posing a threat to Bihars border districts
Cyclone Arnab Deals Another Blow to Rain-Stressed Rice Crop | Datafy
Cyclone Arnab brought heavy rains, strong winds and flooding to several Indian states over the weekend. But for the key rice-producing states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, it also meant losses to the paddy crop. Crops in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have already been hit by irregular and deficient rainfall during this monsoon season. Now, as the crop reaches maturity, heavy rainfall between September 25 and September 28 has caused flooding in paddy fields, while accompanying strong winds flattened standing crops in several districts. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), around half of Uttar Pradeshs districts recorded a shortage of rainfall during at least 13 of the 16 weeks since the first week of June. For much of July, when paddy transplantation takes place, most districts of the state recorded a rainfall deficit of 20-99 per cent.
7-Yr-Old Girl killed, 3 Injured After School Staircase Collapses in Bihar's Khagaria
A compensation amount of Rs 4 lakh has been provided to the kin of the deceased, and further investigation is underway
Day 2 of FICCI Frames 2026 began on an entertaining note thanks to Ravi Kishan's presence. He spoke about live sports broadcasting and commentary and he was joined by sports journalist and broadcaster Mayanti Langer, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, JioStar's Chief Technology Officer and OpenAI India's Head of Marketing, Sheeladitya Mohanty. The host Vijay Vikram Singh told Ravi Kishan, I have been told here by people and also by kids that Ravi sir se dance step seekh lijiyega. Ravi smiled and replied, Why not? By the way, my film had released on Netflix aur uski English dubbing inhone itni shaandaar ki thi. Your voice matched my performance very well. Sabko laga ki meri Angrezi itni Britisher jaisi kaise ho gayi? It was all thanks to him! During the panel discussion, Ravi Kishan opened up about his energetic Bhojpuri commentary for the Indian Premier League (IPL): Bhojpuri is considered the cousin sister of Hindi. It is spoken mostly in Bihar and UP and nearly 25 crores in our country understand and speak Bhojpuri. Bringing cricket into the language was a big task for me. There were people like Irfan Pathan who talked about cricket in detail; people have full faith in them. Meanwhile, I am a film artist and parliamentarian. Now, I have to do commentary on cricket. He continued, I sat in the commentary box, remembered Mahadev, and I ended up saying, Gena gayi Ganga paar! Then I also said Arre ee gayil Gorakhpur ke upar. And that worked. I used to get messages that Bhaiyya mere gaanv ke upar se bhi ball ko feko na! So, I used to mention these references. I also ended up mentioning famous chaurahas or some popular samosa shop or panwallah. And it clicked and how! JioStar was very happy! Towards the end, he fulfilled his promise and decided to do his viral dance. Before shaking his leg, Ravi Kishan said, You guys must be aware that Gen Z ne internet pe mujhe kuch alag tarike se pahucha diya hai aur mujhe bhi nahin malum kyun! I guess it's due to my mistakes like Home from work and Jaldi the late. Vijay Vikram Singh asked them to repeat his gems. Ravi gladly said, Money follows my brother. Naam ya daam? I chase naam and it took 34 years. There are no shortcuts. Vijay Vikram Singh reminded him, Aap tab viral the jab virality logon ko pata bhi nahin thi, referring to his iconic saying, Zindagi jandwa, fir bhi ghamandwa. Ravi Kishan laughed and joked, Oh yeah, main bahut purana viral item hoon! He looked towards Irrfan Khan and said, Irrfan bhai, sometimes, I wonder, Main aisa kyun hoon! He added, Uparwaale ne mujhe jis frame se banaya tha, woh frame usne baad mein tod diya. He was like, Ek hi bhej raha hoon main. With no song playing, the audience provided the beat, clapping rhythmically as Ravi Kishan broke into his viral dance moves. Soon, the rest of the panellists and host Vijay Vikram Singh joined him, bringing the entertaining session to a lively close. Also Read: MEGA EXCLUSIVE: Viral Sensation Ravi Kishan bags solo-lead Hindi film; to star in Mahaveer Jains devotional drama
Bihar NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 - Check Status Online @ bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Bihar NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling begins on October 1 under UGMAC by BCECEB. Check what is confirmed, round-wise status, registration process, required documents, important links and FAQs at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Smita Thackeray performs 'pind daan','shraddh' for Balasaheb Thackeray in Bihar's Gaya
7-year-old girl killed, 3 students injured as school staircase collapses in Bihar
INDIA bloc meet underway in Delhi's Constitution Club
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The INDIA bloc's meeting is underway in New Delhi's Constitution Club to formulate a common strategy against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The Opposition parties have gathered to discuss the strategy demanding accountability over alleged poll impropriety; questions remain over the bloc's cohesiveness and its apparent objectives on the issue. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Bihar Assembly LoP and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee and MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M) MP John Brittas, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, Congress Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh, etc are present at the meeting. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is not attending the meeting, while party MPs Harendra Malik and Maulana Mohibbullah Nadvi are representing the SP. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is attending the meeting virtually. The AAP and DMK are not attending the meeting. Ahead of the meeting, posters accusing opposition leaders of doglapan (double standards) over the Election Commission of India (ECI) have surfaced around the Constitution Club. The INDIA bloc meeting comes even as leaders within the Opposition ranks have acknowledged that the bloc does not have the required numbers in Parliament to remove the CEC. However, Opposition parties intend to demonstrate unity over what they describe as a challenge to the electoral process's integrity and transparency. The meeting comes a day after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) adopted a strong resolution demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, and restoration of voters allegedly removed from electoral rolls. Given its political history and the numerical realities in both Houses of Parliament, Wednesday's meeting may prove another difficult test for the Opposition bloc.
Sonia Gandhi Snaps at Digvijaya Singh Over Nitish Kumar Reference at CWC Meet
A reference to Nitish Kumar at a Congress Working Committee meeting on Tuesday led to a brief disagreement over whether the INDIA bloc could have been in a stronger position had the Bihar Chief Minister stayed with the opposition alliance. The
Bihar Officials Properties Raided,
Bihar Vigilance Bureau raids reveal 80 lakh cash and luxury items from a couple of officials linked to corruption. Bihar Officials Properties Raided, 80 Lakh in Cash and Luxury Watches Seized
The Vvaan: Women distribute thekua, viewers remove shoes before screening
The Vvaan has sparked a unique response in Bihar, where viewers at a Muzaffarpur theatre left their shoes outside before screenings. Women were also seen distributing thekua and applying sindoor to fellow moviegoers.
Bihar Vigilance Raids Bureaucrat Couple's Homes, Recovers Rs 79 Lakh Cash, 48 Luxury Watches
A raid on properties linked to a Bihar bureaucrat couple has uncovered a sizeable cache of cash and valuables, with Vigilance officials also finding records of properties and investments worth several crores, NDTV reported. The searches were part of a disproportionate
Couple On Bike Harassed, Abused By Group Of Men In Bihar's Gaya
The cows can be seen grazing in the distance as the couple, seated on the motorcycle, is stopped by a group of men who appear to be questioning them.
Vigilance Bureau raids Bihar bureaucrat couple
Vigilance Bureau raids Bihar bureaucrat couples premises, recovers Rs 80 lakh cash, expensive watches Patna: The Bihar Vigilance Investigation Bureau conducted searches at four locations linked to a bureaucrat couple in Patna and Begusarai in connection with a disproportionate assets case, recovering nearly Rs 80 lakh in cash, jewellery valued at Rs 52.60 lakh and [] The post Vigilance Bureau raids Bihar bureaucrat couples premises, recovers Rs 80 lakh cash, expensive watches appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bihar Board to Offer Class 10 and 12 Documents on DigiLocker for 2026 Exams
The Bihar School Examination Board is set to digitize Class 10 and 12 examination documents for 2026, allowing students to access their marksheets and certificates via DigiLocker. This initiative aims to enhance the security and accessibility of academic records, making it easier for students to manage their essential documents for higher education and job applications. With a simple process to retrieve documents, students can ensure their records are safe and readily available when needed. Discover how this digital transformation will benefit students in their academic journey.
Bihar Couple Allegedly Harassed, Physically Abused By Youth In Gaya
A video showing a couple allegedly being harassed by a group of young men in Gaya, Bihar, has gone viral. The group is accused of verbally abusing and physically assaulting the couple and allegedly snatching their vehicle keys. The incident is being investigated by the Gaya Police and comes amid reports of similar alleged harassment incidents in Jamui, Samastipur and Begusarai.
Bihar Minister and BJP leader Lakhendra Paswan, reacting to Chirag Paswans remarks over rising crime against women, suggested the Union minister to directly hold talks with the NDA-led State government
JD(U) targets INDIA bloc meet, says alliance lacks unity
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting on Wednesday, the Janata Dal(United) criticised the Congress, alleging that the party's 'obstinacy' has prevented the Opposition alliance from functioning in the spirit of cooperation. Speaking to IANS, JD(U) National General Secretary Shyam Rajak said the alliance has failed to demonstrate genuine unity and that its constituent parties were not fully committed to it. The name is INDIA Bloc, UPA, but that alliance is only about obstinacy. Congress, because of its obstinacy, has still not followed the spirit of the alliance, and it has to bear the consequences. The parties that are there are neither with them wholeheartedly nor in spirit; they are with them only in words, wherever they are, Rajak said. Union Minister of State Ram Nath Thakur also referred to JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's earlier association with the Opposition alliance. When the Congress was part of the Mahagathbandhan, and the proposal came to make Nitish Kumar the convenor, he was not made convenor, as if by some conspiracy. So Nitish Kumar made his own decision and joined the NDA alliance, Thakur said. He added, Now, what is the point of discussing Nitish Kumar? There is no benefit to it. Whatever decision the Congress party has made, it should stick to its decision and work towards strengthening its own party. Meanwhile, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav said the focus should not merely be on the INDIA bloc meeting but on broader issues concerning the country, including democracy, constitutional values and rights of the citizens. The question is not about the meeting. The question is about the country. It is about the rights of 140 crore people of this country, its sovereignty, democratic values and the democratic system, Yadav said. He also criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the ongoing controversy surrounding electoral roll revisions, alleging that the process had affected democratic rights. The agenda for the INDIA bloc meeting has been finalised. The meeting is likely to discuss the issues raised during the Congress Working Committee meeting, where a resolution was passed seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation. The Opposition alliance is also expected to discuss a strategy for a nationwide agitation. The proposed campaign could include protests and public rallies against the Chief Election Commissioner, along with an impeachment motion in Parliament. The Opposition has intensified its criticism of the Election Commission following reports of differences between two Election Commissioners and CEC Kumar over voter-list revisions and the inclusion of new names. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also alleged irregularities in the electoral process and accused the Chief Election Commissioner of favouring the BJP, allegations that have been rejected by the Election Commission.
Main accused arrested after attempted escape in Bihar hotel rape case
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Posters targeting Oppn's 'doglapan' over ECI issue surface in Delhi ahead of INDIA bloc's meet
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) As the INDIA bloc is scheduled to meet in New Delhi on Wednesday to formulate a common strategy against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, posters accusing opposition leaders of doglapan (double standards) over the Election Commission of India (ECI) have surfaced around the Constitution Club. The Opposition bloc is scheduled to meet to discuss the strategy demanding accountability over alleged poll impropriety; questions remain over the bloc's cohesiveness and its apparent objectives on the issue. One of the posters read, When the answer changes with the scoreboard. Peak celebration every time they win, vote chori allegation every time they lose. ECI right or wrong? It just depends on whether they're the winner. The posters featured photos of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Trinamool Congress President Mamata Banerjee, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, DMK supremo M. K. Stalin, Congress social media chairperson Supriya Shrinate, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. A poster showing Akhilesh Yadav's statement appreciating the ECI when his party won the elections in 2017, in contrast to him criticising the poll body when the SP lost in 2022. How convenient, pookie! read the poster. Another poster, featuring Rahul Gandhi with luggage, read, Videshi dharti par masti mei the chur, 59 din Bihar campaign se rahe door. Lekin jab janata ne natija sunaya, to sawal ECI par uthaya. Aaye der se, ilzaam ghadi par. This is roughly translated into English as, Overjoyed on foreign soil, he stayed away from the Bihar campaign for 59 days. But when the public announced the results, he questioned the Election Commission. He arrived late, and the blame fell on the clock. INDI Alliance ka doglapan. Jeete to ECI ko taali, hare to ECI ko gaali, read another poster. The INDIA bloc meeting comes even as leaders within the Opposition ranks have acknowledged that the bloc does not have the required numbers in Parliament to remove the CEC. However, Opposition parties intend to demonstrate unity over what they describe as a challenge to the electoral process's integrity and transparency. The meeting comes a day after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) adopted a strong resolution demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, and restoration of voters allegedly removed from electoral rolls. Congress leaders have said they will raise the issues discussed at the CWC meeting before the broader Opposition platform. Given its political history and the numerical realities in both Houses of Parliament, Wednesday's meeting may prove another difficult test for the Opposition bloc. The bloc failed to unseat the NDA at the Centre and has since suffered setbacks in several states, while one of the original movers of Opposition unity, Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar, remains firmly aligned with the BJP.
Bihar Board 10th, 12th Marksheet, Documents Available On Digilocker: Here's How To Check
BSEB 10th, 12th Marksheet: According to the official notification, students will now be free from the problem of documents getting lost, damaged, or being fake.
Bihar shocker: After Jamui, Banka, minors abused, assaulted near Gaya hill
East Champaran Floods: Five Rules To Keep Your Drinking Water Safe
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary flew to Hussaini block in East Champaran on 28 September to assess the flood situation around Dumaria Ghat Bridge. The Gandak, which has inundated low-lying areas of the district, recorded a peak discharge of 5,43,500 cusecs
Woman filmed while bathing; blackmailed and sexually assaulted for 6 months in Bihar
In a disturbing incident from Banka district, a woman has revealed that she was secretly filmed while bathing. Two men then exploited these recordings to blackmail and sexually assault her for several months. Seeking justice after this harrowing experience, she approached the police to file a formal complaint. Authorities have initiated an investigation and are gathering forensic evidence to validate her claims, while also working to arrest the perpetrators involved.
Bihar Bureaucrat Couple Raided, Rs 1 Crore Cash, Jewellery, Luxury Watches Found
Ravindra Kumar Diwakar, who is ADM (Supply), Patna, and his wife Kumari Sweety, District Sub-Registrar of Danapur, were raided on Monday in connection with a disproportionate assets case.
Woman Raped At Bihar Hotel, Accused Arrested While Trying To Flee To Nepal
The woman alleged that she was raped at knifepoint a hotel in Begusarai on September 27.
East Champaran Floods: Gandak river swells to record high, breaches embankments in Bihar
Recent heavy rainfall in Nepal has resulted in the Gandak river swelling to record levels in Bihar. The overflow has damaged embankments and prompted significant flooding in multiple villages. Local authorities have deployed teams to repair the damage and assist affected communities. Transport services have been disrupted, and arrangements for relief have been made in several locations. Similar critical situations are reported along the Kosi and Bagmati rivers in Bihar.
Weather Today September 30: India will showcase a diverse array of weather conditions across various regions. Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh are predicted to receive rainfall and thunderstorms, whereas Delhi-NCR can expect a predominantly dry atmosphere. Meanwhile, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh might experience partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain and brisk winds. In contrast, West Bengal and Punjab are forecasted to enjoy stable weather with minimal precipitation.
Begusarai hotel assault, rape case: Main accused Rohit Kumar Sahni arrested from Samastipur
Bihar Legislator Protests Against Governments Flood Relief Efforts
Bihar MLA Vinay Bihari protests over inadequate flood relief efforts in West Champaran, demanding better assistance for affected residents. Bihar Legislator Protests Against Governments Flood Relief Efforts
Bihar Agricultural University to Establish Micro-Processing Units for Fox Nut in Six Centers
Bihar Agricultural University will set up micro-processing units for fox nut, enhancing local production and farmers income. Bihar Agricultural University to Establish Micro-Processing Units for Fox Nut in Six Centers
Cyclone Arnab Triggers Flooding, Damages Paddy Crop In UP, Bihar
As the crop reached maturity, heavy rainfall between September 25 and September 28 has caused flooding in paddy fields, while accompanying strong winds flattened standing crops in several districts.
Rajgir Zoo Safari director wins technology award
BJP names four candidates for Oct 23 council elections
Begusarai hotel assault case: Raids on to nab accused
Gandak breaches ring bund, floods East Champaran villages
Four-year-old girl raped by teenager in Samastipur
Multi-modal hub to launch automated paid parking system from Oct
One held in minors sexual exploitation case
Sacks tossed, villagers scramble in floodwater
Girl student allegedly assaulted in Vaishali school
Bihar man held for allegedly pressuring minor to convert
Two held in Gaya for assaulting minor boy and girl
Rs80L in cash, Rs52L jewellery seized from govt officials premises
Aangan Ka Milan launched by CM at Anganwadi centres
HC quashes divorce granted in one-day hearing
Govt, Google sign pact to boost AI-enabled teaching
Special PPs to ensure speedy trial of sensitive cases in Bihar
Govt to integrate district land acquisition authorities with RCMS
Centenary seminar revisits Gandhis praise for Khuda Bakhsh library
